beruflich
Translation
professional, occupational, vocational
Examples
Er sucht eine neue berufliche Herausforderung.
He is looking for a new professional challenge.
Aus beruflichen Gründen zieht er um.
He is moving for professional reasons.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun That is a professional decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: professionell, fachlich; Antonyms: privat, persönlich
Etymology
Composed of 'Beruf' (profession/occupation) + the adjectival suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-al'). Literally 'professional'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Beruf' (profession) and add '-lich' to make it an adjective, just like 'profession' becomes 'professional' in English.